Pakistan Air Force - Airbases
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On this page you can find the aircraft order of battle of the Pakistan Air Force. If availabe, there is also a link under Airfield Guide to our own Scramble Airfield Guide of these airports, showing you all the spots.Of course, updates or photo's are always welcome. If you have corrections or additions please send them to us ! |
During the seventies a number of Mirage 5 aircraft was ordered. The first order was for 28 Mirage 5PAs, delivered in 1970. In 1979 another order followed, comprising 18 Mirage 5PA2 and 18 Mirage 5PA3 aircraft. The 5PA2 is equipped with Thomson-CSF Cyrano radar, while the 5PA3 is blessed with the Thomson-CSF Agava radar. This 79-436 is a Mirage 5PA2.
Masroor, February 1999, Eddy de Kruiff
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Chaklala (OPRN)
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Rwy: 12/30
Pos: 33°36'60"N 073°05'57"E
Elev: 1668 ft |
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Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
35 (Composite Air Transport) Wing
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6sq |
C-130B
C-130E
L-100 |
Antelopes |
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10(MRTT)sq |
Il-78MP |
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12(VIP)sq |
F27
Falcon 20
A310-304
G-IV/G350 |
Globe Trotters |
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13sq |
Saab 2000
Saab 2000AEW |
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41(LC)sq |
PA-34
Y-12 II
Ce172
EMB500 |
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TCS |
C-130 (on loan) |
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Location of 13 squadron is not certain
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Pakistan is one of the many countries operating the Ce172 in for liaison duties. This particular aircraft (91-661) might no be able to operate across the entire country but 41sq is delighted with its services.
Eddy de Kruiff
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Jacobabad (OPJA)
Shahbaz AB
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Rwy: 15/33, 15L/33R
Pos: 28°17'03"N 068°26'59"E
Elev: 185 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
xx Wing
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5sq |
F-16C
F-16D
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Falcons |
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Wing no. unknown.
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Masroor (OPMR)
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Rwy: 04/22, 09/27
Pos: 24°53'37"N 066°56'24"E
Elev: 35 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
32 (Fighter Ground Attack) Wing
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2sq |
F-7
FT-7 |
Minhas |
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7sq |
Mirage 3O |
Bandits |
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8sq |
Mirage 5PA2
Mirage 5PA3
Mirage 5DD |
Haider |
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22(OCU)sq |
Mirage 3DP
Mirage 5EF
Mirage 3EL
Mirage 3BE
Mirage 3BL |
Ghazis |
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84sq |
Alouette 3
Mi-171Sh |
Dolphins |
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Station Flight |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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The Pakistan Air Force operates a large fleet of Mirage 3 and 5 aircraft. It is a mixture of freshly produced aircraft and second hand examples from France, Australia, Lebanon and Libya. Around 50 Mirage 3OAs and Mirage 3ODs were bought during the late eighties and are serving the Air Force from Masroor. This one, 90-560, was delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force on 2 November 1967 and operated there as A3-60.
Masroor, February 1999, Eddy de Kruiff
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Mianwali (OPMI)
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Rwy: 06L/24R, 06R/24L
Pos: 32°33'47"N 071°34'14"E
Elev: 690 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
37 (Combat Traning) Wing
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1(FCU)sq |
K-8P |
Rahbers |
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18(OCU)sq |
F-7
FT-7 |
Sharp Shooters |
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19(OCU)sq |
F-7
FT-7 |
Warhawks / Sherdils |
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86sq |
Alouette 3 |
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Station Flight |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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Originating from the MiG-17 design the FT-5 was still used for training duties until early 2012. The Fighter Conversion Unit at Mianwali operated these oldies until they were replaced with K-8s.
Mianwali, February 2000, Eddy de Kruiff
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Minhas
Kamra
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Rwy: 12/30
Pos: 33°52'13"N 072°24'00"E
Elev: 1030 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
33 (Fighter/Multi-Role) Wing
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14sq |
F-7
FT-7 |
Tail Choppers |
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25sq |
Mirage 5EF
Mirage 3DP
Mirage 5DD |
(Night Strike) Eagles |
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87sq |
Alouette 3 |
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Station Flight |
PAF/MFI-17 |
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Mushaf (OPSR)
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Rwy: 06/24, 14/32
Pos: 32°02'55"N 072°39'55"E
Elev: 614 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
38 (Multi-Role) Wing
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9sq |
F-16A
F-16B |
Griffins |
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11(OCU)sq |
F-16A
F-16B |
Arrows |
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24sq |
Falcon 20 |
Blinders |
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82sq |
Alouette 3 |
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Station Flight |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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CCS
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CCS |
F-7
Mirage 3
Mirage 5 |
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PAF Mushaf used to be called PAF Sargodha until 29 April 2003. The name was changed to commemorate Air Chief Marshal Mushaf Ali Mir.
This PAF commander was killed in a crash on 20 February 2003.
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The Chinese built Y-12 has apparently found its way into all three services of the Pakistani Armed Forces. The Air Forces is believed to operate two (including this 96-035, flying for 41sq), while both the Navy and the Army should have two examples as well.
Chaklala, May 2001, Eddy de Kruiff
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Peshawar (OPPS)
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Rwy: 17/35
Pos: 33°59'36"N 071°30'52"E
Elev: 1180 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
36 (Tactical Attack) Wing
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16sq |
JF-17 |
Panthers |
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26sq |
JF-17 |
Black Spiders |
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81sq |
Alouette 3 |
Kangaroos |
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HFS |
Alouette 3 |
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Station Flight |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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While transitioning to the JF-17 (from A-5C) 16 squadron is at Kamra-Minhas. It will probably return to Peshawar in the future.
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Two squadrons (16sq and 26sq) are operating the NAMC Q-5III Fantan (locally known as A-5C). This aircraft, 3W-146, is operated by 16sq. This squadron is the second one to receive the replacement aircraft; the JF-17.
Peshawar, May 2001, Eddy de Kruiff
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Rafiqui (OPRQ)
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Rwy: 15L/33R, 15R/33L
Pos: 30°45'29"N 072°16'57"E
Elev: 492 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
34 (Fighter) Wing
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15sq |
Mirage 3
Mirage 5 |
Cobras |
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20sq |
F-7PG
FT-7PG |
Cheetas / Eagles |
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27sq |
Mirage 5EF |
Zarrars |
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83sq |
Alouette 3 |
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Pakistan is a regular customer for Chinese products. The F-7, a MiG-21 derivative, is operated by a number of squadrons and locally known as F-7P. Apart from the F-7P, Pakistan is also operating the F-7PG since 2002.
Mianwali, February 2000. Eddy de Kruiff
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Risalpur (OPRS)
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Rwy: 09L/27R, 09R,27L
Pos: 34°04'52"N 071°58'21"E
Elev: 1050 ft |
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Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
College of Flying Training
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1(PFT)sq |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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2(PFT)sq |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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1(BFT)sq |
T-37B
T-37C |
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2(BFT)sq |
T-37B
T-37C |
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FIS |
T-37B |
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1(AFT)sq |
K-8 |
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PAC College |
Scheibe SF-25 Falke |
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No 1 and 2 PFT squadrons belong to the Primary Flying Training Wing, No 1 and 2 BFT squadrons belong to the Basic Flying Training Wing while No 1 AFT is part of the Advanced Jet Training Wing.
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For training duties the Air Force received two batches of Tweety Birds. In total 67 T-37s were received, 28 T-37Bs (of which 22 are leased aircraft) and 39 T-37Cs, all former USAF examples. The remaining aircraft are all operated by the PAF Academy at Risalpur. They are scheduled for replacement by K-8 Karakorum.
Risalpur, May 2001, Eddy de Kruiff
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Samungli - Quetta (OPQT)
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Rwy: 13/31, 13R/31L
Pos: 30°15'05"N 066°56'16"E
Elev: 5267 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
31 (Fighter) Wing
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17sq |
F-7PG
FT-7PG |
Tigers |
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23sq |
F-7PG
FT-7PG |
Talons |
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85sq |
Alouette 3 |
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Station Flight |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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The F-6 Farmer was serving with two squadrons at Quetta until 27 March 2002, when they were replaced by the F-7PG. Whether this means that the trainer variant, the FT-6, is also on the verge of disappearance is not clear. A few of these, including this 10837, support the A-5 activities at Peshawar.
Peshawar, May 2001, Eddy de Kruiff
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On this page you can find the aircraft order of battle of the Pakistan Army. If availabe, there is also a link under Airfield Guide to our own Scramble Airfield Guide of these airports, showing you all the spots.Of course, updates or photo's are always welcome. If you have corrections or additions please send them to us ! |
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Gilgit (OPGT)
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Rwy: 07/25
Pos: 35°55'05"N 074°19'60"E
Elev: 4770 ft |
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Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 4AAsq det |
Mi-17
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Gallant |
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| 25AAsq det |
SA330J |
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Lahore (OPLA)
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Rwy: 18R/36L, 18L/36R
Pos: 31°31'18"N 074°24'13"E
Elev: 712 ft |
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Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 2AAsq |
UH-1H
PAC/MFI-17 |
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Multan (OPMT)
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Rwy: 18/36
Pos: 30°12'12"N 071°25'09"E
Elev: 400 ft |
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Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 3AAsq |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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| 24AAsq |
SA330J
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| 25AAsq |
Bell 412
SA330J
UH-1H |
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| 31AAsq still active? |
AH-1F/S
Bell 206B |
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| 32AAsq still active? |
AH-1F/S
Bell 206B |
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| 33AAsq |
AH-1F/S
Bell 206B |
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Peshawar (OPPS)
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Rwy: 17/35
Pos: 33°59'36"N 071°30'52"E
Elev: 1180 ft |
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Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 9AAsq |
SA316
PAC/MFI-17 |
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Qasim - Rawalpindi (OPQS)
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Rwy: 09/27, 14/32
Pos: 33°33'41"N 073°01'56"E
Elev: 1616 ft |
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Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 8AAsq |
SA315B
AS350
Alouette 3
PAC/MFI-17 |
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| 13AAsq |
Y-12
RC690C
RC840
Ce421 |
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| 21AAsq |
SA330J |
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| 27AAsq |
Mi-17 |
Kingbirds |
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| VVIP Flight |
Ce560
SA330J
Beech 200 |
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| Inter-Service Intell Dept |
H500 |
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Rahwali
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Rwy: 05/23, 15/33
Pos: 32°14'20"N 074°07'51"E
Elev: 745 ft |
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| Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 4AAsq det |
Mi-17 |
Gallant |
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| Army Aviation School |
PAC/MFI-17
Alouette 3
Schweizer 300 |
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Samungli - Quetta (OPQT)
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Rwy: 13/31, 13R/31L
Pos: 30°15'05"N 066°56'16"E
Elev: 5267 ft |
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| Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 4AAsq |
Mi-17 |
Gallant |
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| Department of State Air Wing |
Ce208
UH-1H-II |
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Sharea Faisal (OPSF)
PNS Mehran (Karachi)
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Rwy: 08/26
Pos: 24°52'29"N 067°07'04"E
Elev: 29 ft |
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Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 7AAsq |
PAC/MFI-17 |
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| ..AAsq |
SA330J |
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Skardu (OPSD)
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Rwy: 14/32, 15/33
Pos: 35°20'05"N 075°32'15"E
Elev: 7600 ft |
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| Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
| 8AAsq det |
SA315B
AS350 |
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| 5AAsq |
Mi-17
AS350 |
Fearless Five |
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On this page you can find the aircraft order of battle of the Pakistan Navy. If availabe, there is also a link under Airfield Guide to our own Scramble Airfield Guide of these airports, showing you all the spots.Of course, updates or photo's are always welcome. If you have corrections or additions please send them to us ! |
Despite the rather impressive size of the country, it maintains a modest flying component for the Navy. The Navy uses different squadronnumbers for the different types of aircraft, but all operate from PNS Mehran. This F27-200MPA belongs to 27sq.
Marco Dijkshoorn
Sharea Faisal (OPSF)
PNS Mehran (Karachi)
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Rwy: 08/26
Pos: 24°52'29"N 067°07'04"E
Elev: 29 ft |
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Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
Naval Air Arm
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27sq |
F27-200(MPA) |
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28sq |
P-3C II Orion |
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29sq |
Br1150 Atlantic
Hawker 850XP |
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111sq |
Sea King Mk45
Sea King Mk45A |
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222sq |
Z9-EC |
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333sq |
SA316
SA319 |
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...sq |
Uqab II (UAV) |
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Maritime Surveillance Flight
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93sq |
BN-2 Defender |
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93sq |
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No. 93 Squadron has a civilian role and therefore comes under the command of the Director General of the Maritime Security Agency (DGMSA). Shara-e-Faisal is physically the same airfield as PNS Mehran.
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